OneDrive for Business


What is OneDrive for Business?

OneDrive for Business a cloud storage solution that is included as a part of the Office365 ProPlus bundle of applications.  This bundle also includes Word, Excel, PowerPoint, OneNote, Access, Publisher, Outlook, and Skype for Business.  OneDrive for Business provides 1 TB of storage and can be accessed anywhere.  

This article will explain how to install OneDrive for Business on your personal computers or smart devices.  This software is not to be installed on a university computer.  If you need OneDrive or Microsoft Office installed on a university computer, contact your IT Provider.

  1. To begin using OneDrive for Business, you must sync your password with Office365.
    1. Log into MyAccount.
    2. Select “Update Password.”
    1. Read and accept the Cloud Storage Agreement.
    2. Update your password. If your current password meets the minimum rules, you may sync with your current password.
    3. Update all mobile devices with your new password. To find a list of mobile devices using your Auburn University password, log into Outlook Web Access (cas.auburn.edu). Under your name, select “Options” and “See All Options”. Select “Phone” from the list under Account. A list of your mobile devices will be displayed. This list may include devices that you no longer use.
  2. Navigate to the Office 365/OneDrive for Business Portal via http://www.auburn.edu/onedrive. Log in with your email address (username@auburn.edu) and your password.
  1. Uninstall Microsoft Office if you currently have it installed.
  2. Visit the Office 365 MySoftware page and press the Install button.
  3. This will download a small executable file.  Open this file and press the Yes button when prompted. Stay online until the downloading is complete.  This may take a while.

    Screen of Office 365 installation
  4. Follow any of the on-screen prompts to complete installation.

To connect the desktop application to OneDrive for Business, log in to OneDrive for Business and click "sync".

Note: There is a single file size limit of 10GB and a maximum number of files to sync set at 20,000 (anymore files will cause problems).

For both Windows Users and  Mac Users, the OneDrive app can also be downloaded independently from the Office 365 installation.  Visit the app store associated with your device to download it and sign in with your Auburn credentials.

  1. Download the "Microsoft OneDrive - Cloud storage for files & photos" app from the iTunes Store

    Microsoft OneDrive in App Store
  2. Enter your Auburn email address.

    Enter your Auburn email address.
  3. Log in with your Auburn email address (username@auburn.edu) and your password.

    Sign in with your Auburn email address and Auburn password.
  4. That's it!

    Items in your OneDrive for Business account will now show up.
  1. Download the "Microsoft OneDrive" app from Google Play.

    Microsoft OneDrive in Google Play Store
  2. Enter your Auburn email address and press "Next."

    Enter your Auburn email address.
  3. Sign in with your Auburn credentials.

    Sign in with your Auburn email address and Auburn password.
  4. That's it!

    Items in your OneDrive for Business account will now show up.

There may come a time when you will need to move files from one OneDrive to another.  Please refer to this Microsoft Article for instructions on how to accomplish this.

If you need assistance, please contact the IT Service Desk at 334-844-4944.